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British Psychological Society
The British Psychological Society (BPS)
Established in 1901, the British Psychological Society (BPS) is the primary professional body for psychologists in the United Kingdom. It plays a vital role in supporting and regulating the practice of psychology across various fields.
Membership and Recogni...
Collective memory
Collective Memory
Collective memory refers to the shared pool of memories, knowledge, and beliefs within a social group that are deeply interconnected with its identity. This concept was coined in the 19th century and later extensively analyzed by Maurice Halbwachs.
Conceptualization
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Personal development
Personal Development
Personal development encompasses activities that enhance an individual's capabilities and potential, improve quality of life, and foster the realization of aspirations. It is a lifelong process that involves both formal and informal actions, including self-help practices. Personal developmen...
Applied psychology
Applied Psychology: An Overview
Applied psychology uses psychological methods and research to address practical problems related to human and animal behavior and experiences. It encompasses a wide range of fields, including:
- Educational psychology: Focuses on teaching and learning, studying how peop...
Management of post-traumatic stress disorder
Management of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Introduction Management of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) involves evidence-based therapeutic and pharmacological interventions aimed at reducing symptoms and improving quality of life for individuals affected by it.
Psychotherap...
Individual psychology
Individual Psychology
Individual psychology, founded by Alfred Adler, is a psychological approach that focuses on the individual as an indivisible entity within their social environment. Adler broke away from Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic school, rejecting the idea of childhood sexuality as the driving force be...
Journal of Abnormal Psychology
The Journal of Abnormal Psychology
The Journal of Abnormal Psychology (JAP), previously known as "Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology," is a highly esteemed academic journal from the American Psychological Association (APA). Established over 110 years ago, JAP is a leading platform for research in psychopathology. Its fo...
Jungian archetypes
Jungian Archetypes
Jungian archetypes refer to universal, inherited mental patterns or images that exist in the shared unconscious of humanity, influencing thoughts, behaviors, and experiences. They are considered innate predispositions that manifest differently in individuals and cultures. Some notable archetyp...
Therapeutic relationship
Therapeutic Relationship in Psychotherapy
The therapeutic relationship refers to the connection between a healthcare professional and a client or patient. It serves as a medium for engaging and facilitating beneficial changes within the client. In psychoanalysis, this relationship is conceptualized as a combinat...
Crowd psychology
Crowd Psychology
Crowd psychology examines the unique behaviors and thought processes of individuals within a crowd compared to their behavior when alone. Deindividuation and the illusion of universality increase as crowds grow larger.
Types of Crowds
Crowds can be classified based on their purpose (casual, con...
Autobiographical memory
Summary of Autobiographical Memory
Autobiographical memory is a complex system that encompasses our memories of personal experiences. It consists of episodes recollected from our lives, based on a combination of episodic memory (specific personal experiences) and semantic memory (general knowledge and facts). Au...
Evolutionary psychology of religion
The Evolutionary Psychology of Religion
Evolutionary psychology explores the origins and functions of religious beliefs and practices from an evolutionary perspective. It suggests that the human brain's structure predisposes us to engage in religious behavior, which may have provided certain survival and reprodu...